Cool Air Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Cool Air Secondary School
Cool Air Secondary School is classified as a public combined school serving the Cool Air area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umgungundlovu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1103 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cool Air Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Cool Air Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Cool Air Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Cool Air Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,103 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Cool Air Secondary School is situated in Cool Air, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Wartburg circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the Umshwathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 262 Tibouchina Drive, Coolair, Dacton, 3236. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 45, Dalton, Greytown, 3236.
Curriculum & Academics
Cool Air Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cool Air Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Cool Air Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
262 Tibouchina Drive, Coolair, Dacton, 3236
Postal
P.o. Box 45, Dalton, Greytown, 3236
Phone
+27 33 501 1100Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500117919
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.